{"id":2086,"date":"2025-05-21T13:44:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T18:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/?p=2086"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:55:11","slug":"spay-a-thon-2025-a-win-for-pets-vet-students-and-our-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/spay-a-thon-2025-a-win-for-pets-vet-students-and-our-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Spay-a-thon 2025: A Win for Pets, Vet Students, and Our Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/spay-a-thon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2066\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"English\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/#Spanish\">Leer en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 26, we hosted our first-ever Spay-a-thon. With the help of our dedicated team and partners, we were able to <strong>spay\/neuter, vaccinate, microchip, and provide parasite prevention for 79 animals<\/strong> in just one day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event would not have been possible without the collective effort of our clinic, our partners at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Tail at a Time<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/treehouseanimals.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tree House Humane Society<\/a>, and Dr. Laura Frazier from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine community medicine service, who played a key role in planning and execution. By working together, we provided essential care to pets who may not otherwise have had access to these vital services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaying and neutering helps reduce pet overpopulation and keeps animals out of shelters, while vaccinations, parasite prevention, and microchipping ensure these pets stay healthy and safe in their homes. By removing financial and accessibility barriers, we helped pet owners protect their beloved companions while also contributing to a healthier, more responsible pet-owning community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Events like the Spay-a-thon not only help individual pets but also have a direct impact on public health. By ensuring animals are vaccinated against rabies and other preventable diseases, we help prevent the spread of illness between pets and humans. Parasite prevention further reduces the risks of zoonotic diseases, contributing to a safer, healthier environment for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a teaching clinic under the College of Veterinary Medicine, our clinic is always looking for opportunities to provide hands-on educational experiences for veterinary students. This event gave students the chance to gain real-world experience in surgery, anesthesia, and preventive care, all while working alongside experienced veterinarians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through mentorship and practical application, students learned not just technical skills, but also the importance of community outreach and accessible veterinary care. Events like these help shape compassionate, well-rounded veterinarians who will carry these lessons into their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outreach at MDVC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Outreach Program at the Medical District Veterinary Clinic is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive future for veterinary medicine. Recognizing that the field remains predominantly white, we strive to break down barriers by reaching out to students from underrepresented communities, from elementary school through college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to inspire the next generation of veterinarians by providing mentorship, hands-on learning opportunities, and career guidance. 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Your dedication and passion are what make events like this possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special thank you to Pete\u2019s Fresh Market #10 (Madison and Western) for donating our water bottles and bananas for our hydration station!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more details on our Outreach endeavors by keeping an eye on our social media and website for updates! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicaldistrictvet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/medicaldistrictvetclinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8211; Ana Valbuena, DVM<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/valbuena-frazier.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2066\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Ana Valbuena and Dr. Laura Frazier pause for a photo during the Spay-a-thon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/barragan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2066\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Jeanette Barragan oversees a veterinary student volunteer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spay-a-thon 2025: Fortaleciendo Nuestra Comunidad, la Salud P\u00fablica, y la Pr\u00f3xima Generaci\u00f3n de Veterinarios<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/spay-a-thon-sp.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2066\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p id=\"Spanish\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/#English\">Read in English<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El 26 de Abril, el equipo de alcance en Chicago de la Cl\u00ednica Veterinaria Medical District organiz\u00f3 nuestro primer Spay-a-thon. \u00a1Con la ayuda de nuestro equipo y asociados, pudimos **esterilizar, vacunar, microchip, y brindar prevenci\u00f3n de par\u00e1sitos para 79 animales**&nbsp;en un solo d\u00eda!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Este evento no hubiese sido posible sin el esfuerzo colectivo de nuestra cl\u00ednica, nuestros asociados de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Tail at a Time<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/treehouseanimals.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TreeHouse<\/a>, y la Dra. Laura Frazier del Programa de Medicina Comunitaria de la Universidad de Illinois, que tuvo un papel clave en la planificaci\u00f3n y ejecuci\u00f3n. Colaborando, hemos proporcionado cuidados esenciales a mascotas que de otro modo no habr\u00edan tenido acceso a estos servicios vitales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La esterilizaci\u00f3n ayuda a reducir la superpoblaci\u00f3n de mascotas y mantiene a los animales fuera de los refugios, mientras que las vacunaciones, la prevenci\u00f3n de par\u00e1sitos y la colocaci\u00f3n de microchips ayudan a que estas mascotas permanezcan sanas y seguras en sus hogares. Al eliminar las barreras econ\u00f3micas y de accesibilidad, ayudamos a los propietarios de mascotas a proteger a sus queridos compa\u00f1eros, contribuyendo al mismo tiempo a una comunidad de propietarios m\u00e1s sana y responsable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El panorama m\u00e1s amplio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventos como el Spay-a-thon no se limitan a ayudar a las mascotas, sino que afectan directamente a la salud p\u00fablica. Al garantizar la vacunaci\u00f3n de los animales contra la rabia y otras enfermedades prevenibles, ayudamos a evitar la transmisi\u00f3n de enfermedades entre animales de compa\u00f1\u00eda y seres humanos. La prevenci\u00f3n de par\u00e1sitos reduce a\u00fan m\u00e1s los riesgos de enfermedades zoon\u00f3ticas, contribuyendo a un ambiente m\u00e1s seguro y saludable para todos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Como cl\u00ednica docente de la Universidad de Illinois, siempre buscamos oportunidades para ofrecer experiencias educativas y pr\u00e1cticas a los estudiantes veterinarios. Este evento brind\u00f3 a los estudiantes la oportunidad de ganar experiencia en cirug\u00eda, anestesia y cuidados preventivos mientras trabajaban junto a veterinarios con mucha experiencia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A trav\u00e9s de la tutor\u00eda y la aplicaci\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica, los estudiantes aprendieron no s\u00f3lo habilidades t\u00e9cnicas, sino tambi\u00e9n la importancia de la ayuda a la comunidad y la atenci\u00f3n veterinaria accesible. Eventos como \u00e9ste ayudan a formar veterinarios compasivos y completos que aplicar\u00e1n estas lecciones en sus carreras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcance en MDVC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>El Programa de Alcance en la Cl\u00ednica Veterinaria del Distrito M\u00e9dico se compromete a construir un futuro m\u00e1s diverso e inclusivo para la medicina veterinaria. Reconocemos que el campo sigue siendo predominantemente blanco, por lo que nos esforzamos por romper las barreras y llegar a los estudiantes de las comunidades subrepresentadas, desde la escuela primaria hasta la universidad. Nuestro objetivo es inspirar a la pr\u00f3xima generaci\u00f3n de veterinarios, ofreci\u00e9ndoles tutor\u00eda, oportunidades de aprendizaje pr\u00e1ctico y orientaci\u00f3n profesional. A trav\u00e9s de talleres interactivos, programas de observaci\u00f3n y la participaci\u00f3n de la comunidad, nuestro objetivo es establecer una conexi\u00f3n m\u00e1s profunda con el campo veterinario y lograr que la pr\u00f3xima generaci\u00f3n de profesionales veterinarios refleje las diversas comunidades a las que servir\u00e1n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a1Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambi\u00e9n queremos expresar nuestro sincero agradecimiento a nuestro equipo veterinario, estudiantes, voluntarios, la Dra. Laura Frazier y nuestros incre\u00edbles asociados de One Tail at a Time y TreeHouse Humane Society, gracias a los cuales este evento ha sido un \u00e9xito. Su dedicaci\u00f3n y pasi\u00f3n hacen posible eventos como este.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queremos expresar un agradecimiento especial a Pete&#8217;s Fresh Market \\# 10 (en Madison y Western) por donar botellas de agua y bananas para nuestra estaci\u00f3n de hidrataci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Para estar al tanto de todo lo relacionado con Outreach, no se pierda nuestras actualizaciones en redes sociales y en nuestro sitio web. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicaldistrictvet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/medicaldistrictvetclinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8211; Ana Valbuena, DVM<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/hydration.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2066\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Veterinary students participating in the Spay-a-thon got refreshment at the &#8220;hydration station.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/one-tail.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2066\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A volunteer from One Tail at a Time examines a dog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leer en espa\u00f1ol On April 26, we hosted our first-ever Spay-a-thon. 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